United States President Donald Trump has publicly signaled that his administration is considering the removal of the American ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Monday, the President addressed growing controversy surrounding the envoy, stating clearly that the administration is not satisfied with the situation. “Well, we’re looking at it,” Trump said when asked about the possibility of terminating her tenure. “We’re not happy.”
This development follows a series of reports detailing alleged professional and personal misconduct by the ambassador before and during her diplomatic posting in Athens. Investigations, including those published by The Wall Street Journal, have raised questions regarding Guilfoyle's adherence to diplomatic standards. Among the claims are allegations that she accepted improper gifts and services, attempted to leverage her influence within the U.S. administration to settle a personal credit card debt, and threatened officials of the host country.
The reports have also scrutinized Guilfoyle’s interactions with private sector entities. Allegations include claims that she promoted the business interests of a specific Greek energy and construction firm and permitted the company’s lobbyist to be present during private diplomatic discussions. Furthermore, sources cited by the Journal claimed that she once told guests at an embassy reception that the United States maintained the power to undermine the Greek government if it chose to do so.
Additional reports from the British tabloid The Daily Mail suggested that the ambassador’s conduct had created friction within the U.S. Embassy in Athens, reportedly alienating members of her staff. Other accounts described her expressing anger after failing to secure an invitation to a Greek-themed event hosted at the World Economic Forum in Davos earlier this year, during which she allegedly boasted about luxury travel arrangements with executives from an energy company.
In response to the mounting allegations, legal counsel for Ambassador Guilfoyle released a formal statement late Sunday. The lawyers denied that the ambassador had engaged in any wrongdoing, describing her actions as consistent with professional standards. Regarding the financial controversy involving a Trump donor, the statement asserted that the funds were owed to Guilfoyle for speaking engagements and public appearances that occurred prior to her nomination as ambassador. Her legal team maintained that she has served with “integrity, honor and distinction” and is currently evaluating potential legal remedies to recover the outstanding debt.
Kimberly Guilfoyle, a former prosecutor in California and a former host at the Fox News Channel, holds a prominent public profile. Her professional background includes a past marriage to California Governor Gavin Newsom and an engagement to Donald Trump Jr. These ties to the political and media landscape have drawn heightened public attention to the current inquiry regarding her diplomatic post.
As the White House reviews the allegations, the future of the American mission in Greece remains a point of focus. While President Trump has confirmed that the administration is examining the situation, no final decision regarding a termination or replacement has been officially announced. The administration’s public acknowledgement of the scrutiny suggests a shift in the status of the diplomatic relationship, with further developments expected as the internal review progresses.
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